Giving Back
GFWC Four Corners Woman's Club presented two $500.00 scholarships, one each to students in Polk and Osceola Counties. The awards were funded by proceeds from our 2012 Fashion Show. This fund raiser also funded a donation of $500 to The WAY Center in Haines City. This non-profit center serves qualifying homeless women in Polk County.
Additional proceeds from events held during the 2012-2013 year were distributed to: The Humane Society No Kill Shelter ($300); Kids Need to Read Program ($500); and,Green Bag Project ($250). Snacks for students at Westside School in Kissimmee have been collected for distribution by Faith Community Church.
In our on-going mission to help improve the lives of residence of the Four Corners Area, GFWC Four Corners Jr. Woman's Club members will be donating school supplies to area schools to assist students in need of these items. Magazines are also being collected for distribution to area hospitals.
Our Next Meeting
Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for our luncheon. Open to members and the public, these luncheons ar a great way to meet friends and learn more about our community. Each month we focus on a particular group or organization. Collection continues for the Warrior Family in Okinawa, as pwell monetary donations to the Green Bag Project. We're always accepting donations - so contact us to find out about each month's special needs. GFWCFourCorners@aol.com.
Our next meeting, to be held on June 19 at which time we will hold our installation of officers for the 2013-2014 year. We will also have an added surprise: Sarah Alam, our scholarship recipient, will join us. We look forward to meeting this remarkable young woman.